Peskov confirmed negotiations on the re-export of Russian S-400 from Turkey
The issue of moving the Russian S-400 air defense systems from Turkey to one of the friendly countries is being discussed, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He said that “work is underway” on this topic, but it is unknown to which country the S-400 can be transferred.
The issue of moving the Russian S-400 air defense systems from Turkey to one of the friendly countries is being discussed, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He said that “work is underway” on this topic, but it is unknown to which country the S-400 can be transferred.
“The topic is on the agenda, relevant work is underway, relevant contacts are being made,” the Kremlin spokesman said during a press call.
In 2017, Ankara signed a $2.5 billion deal with Moscow that included the purchase of four S-400 battalions. After that, Turkey was excluded from the US program to create F-35 fighters. Turkish media wrote that the S-400 could be resold to Qatar or the UAE. This week, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey is continuing negotiations on the re-export of Russian systems.
